
In addition to this blog, I also run a companion Non-Consumer Advocate Facebook group, which is currently hovering around 79,000 members. Prospective members have to answer a simple question, which helps to weed out the ever present spammers. The answers are always interesting, so I’ve started saving them to share in blog posts.
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Newly retired, I want to make sure I don’t overspend.
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Have been attempting this lifestyle for years as a way to be better to our planet.
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I would like to become more conscious of where I am putting my money.
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I’ve been frugal for the past 20 years. Love to save my money for experiences.
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I plan to cut back on purchases in 2025 and am looking for insight and strategy.
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I’ve never been interested in having a fancy house or a car with the latest gadgets. We went 20 years between replacing vehicles.
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I’m a great believer in recycling and repurposing and reusing. someone suggested this site to me. I’d love to find out even more ways to become a better citizen.
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Planning to spend as little as possible over the next four years. need inspiration!
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Because non-consumerism aligns with the way I live.
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I’m nearing retirement and have been becoming as non-consuming as possible.
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I want to learn better ways of living with less and making do with what I have.
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Learn to be a better steward of my stuff.
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Social liberal, frugal conservative here, looking for more ideas for frugal living.
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I’m leaning into minimalism in my own way and desire to buy less and less!
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I’m huge fan of the Tightwad Gazette and after raising four kids, I’m approaching retirement ready to gain some new ideas.
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I love your blog and am looking to reduce my consumer footprint in 2025!
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Katy, I read your blog and would love too also be a part of your Facebook page. Thanks!
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As my children are getting older and getting ready for college, I am even more interested in how I can best manage my money and resources.
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I’m always trying to find ways to lessen my footprint, and demonstrate to my kids that we don’t need stuff to be happy. It also feels like a fun game that everyone can win at!
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I love getting ideas from others about this subject! I’m on my way to becoming a minimalist.
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I’m so tired of the way our culture pushes consumption as the only way to participate in society. We can be so much more than just consumers.
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Cut costs.
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To learn more about being a non-consumer.
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Love the blog and want to consume less.
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I’m continually looking for more and improved ways to cut my use of resources so that both waste and spending without purpose is reduced.
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I’ve been following the blog forever. Time to get refocused on reducing my family’s consumption.
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Is there any other way to live?
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Interested in learning about this process.
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To get knowledge.
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I read your blog and am looking for more tips!
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Do a no buy year.
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Army vet who first read recycling info while in upstate NY following the USArmy gig in 1976. Recalling my childhood memories of the dump just over the hill in WA state where I grew up, I was immediately on board with the minimalism that is a natural pairing with careful/thought-filled purchasing and make-do living. (Imagine my aghast-ness when 3 years later, as a first time home buyer, being laughed at by the disposal workers when I tried to recycle my carefully cleaned and sorted metal and glass…(Are we the walking dead, or WHAT?!?!) I’ve been turning one thing into another thing in order to be practical and grateful all my life. You sound like the tribe I ought to belong.
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I love trying not to buy stuff, I’d rather make it, reuse for a different purpose, than to buy new.
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Conscious consumption is a radical act of self care, community, and political action.
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I don’t like wasting money when I can save it.
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Have resisted the consumer driven economy and would love support.
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I’m looking for a different lifestyle. I’m consumed by material and I’m miserable.
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Am trying to limit spending. On a fixed income and would like additional ideas on how to save more.
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The world is so consumeristic / materialistic. I’m keen to connect with other like-minded people and get tips / ideas on how to make, mend, make do more and more. Thinking about a no buy challenge in 2025.
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I’m worried about 2025 and could definitely use a community of frugally minded people.
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I’ve been reading “Five Frugal Things” through Google and would like to read more!
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Reduce overconsumption ideas for family.
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For ideas and support.
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We don’t need what everyone says we need.
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I don’t like spending money.
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Trying to practice frugalism.
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Save money and get non consumer money saving tips.
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I’m curious how to be more of a non-consumer.
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Tips on being a non consumer.
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I’ve read your blog for years and am considering a no-spend 2025.
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Learn more about frugality. I have been subscribed to NCA for a very long time via email.
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Nearing retirement, need to properly use my assets. Thank you.
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I’m working on decreasing my consumption and this group was recommended to me.
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I have too much stuff and want to learn to live with less.
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Wanting to live a simple less consumer driven lifestyle.
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Trying to live as simply as possible.
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I love the idea of using it all and buying used when possible.
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I want ideas on how to be more frugal.
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I reduce what I buy each year. I believe this would be a group of like-minded folks.
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Looking for ways to save money
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Hello, I don’t normally use FB, but signed back in to join groups that talk about sustainability, ethical-consumerism, etc. I want to learn more and do my part, and meet more like-minded people.
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The ultimate definition of “recycling”. I’d like to improve my recycling efforts.
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I’m interested in buying less and using more of what I have.
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I read your blog avidly and am always searching for ways to minimize spending money.
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I saw an article about you on Google, read your profile on Instagram and FB, related to your title, and realized we had a lot in common.
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Want to have a communal space to have support in being a citizen and not a consumer.
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I’m putting a child thru college and need to live more frugally.
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I love the blog and I am trying to be a more mindful consumer.
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Thrifty ideas.
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I want to be more mindful of my spending and am heading into 2025 with a no buy goal, joining this group will keep me focused on my goal.
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I love the blog and would like to be part of a likeminded community.
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I have been reading your posts on a Google “feed” on my phone for a few weeks. I’d love to live a more frugal lifestyle and really have gotten some great tips so far.
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Have followed Katy’s blog for years.
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Because I’m resourceful and want to be part of a like-minded group.
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I want to cut back in my consumerism.
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I love thrifting!
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Enjoy trying to be more sustainable to help the planet and reduce my bills.
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Shift my perspective.
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Find ways to save money and reuse items.
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I am becoming more frugal and need the tips and support.
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Always looking for help resisting marketing pros.
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Consumption is not the answer despite all the TV and ads to the contrary.
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I want to live a less-consumer oriented life.
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Interested in simpler living.
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I am working on living more simple.
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I have been practicing extreme frugality most of my life due to lack of adequate income. I am in a much better financial place now, and it is SO EASY to let wastefulness get out of control. I need to surround myself with like minded folks!
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I need more advice from y’all.
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Save money and understand spending habits.
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I’ve been a blog reader since 2012 and didn’t know there was a Facebook group until a recent post on the blog.
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To learn about non-consumerism.
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I came across a 5 Tiny Frugal Things article and thought it was great! I’m totally frugal and love learning from others.
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I’d like to get more ideas about recycling and re-doing currently owned items. I love seeing the creative ideas that other people come up with!
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I would like to learn more about non-consuming.
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I have been reading Katy’s blog since 2008. I was newly divorced and used many of the ideas to become even more frugal than I already was. I still read the blog but would love to see more relatable content when I log into Facebook.
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I shop too much & need to reduce consumption.
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I’m all about being frugal and helping others achieve their financial goals.
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Retired and always looking for ways to save.
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To be more mindful of waste & spend.
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Learn how to live more circumspectly and share tips I’ve learned.
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I’m frugal too.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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I got a free spicy McChicken sandwich through the McDonald’s app as a birthday reward. Water bottle from home completed the meal.
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I used up the very last bit of my 99¢/pound sausage in some white bean soup. I also added the free kale from my neighbor and it was maybe the best soup I’ve ever made. I spent maybe $2.50 for the entire pot of soup and it made probably eight servings.
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My husband and I watched a supremely stupid movie through my sister’s Prime Video account and joked about how we used to drive all the way to Blockbuster Video and spend $3.50 to watch such a mediocre movie. Then we’d have to rewind it and drive it back in order to not be charged extra.
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I used the library’s free Libby app to start listening to an audiobook of The Dead Romantics, by Ashley Poston. Very fun read and the price is right.
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I don’t have outrageous legal fees like the convicted felon that’s soon to be inaugurated.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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Although my recent two night vacation at Skamania Lodge was booked for just $90 using airline credit card points, there was an additional $36 per night “resort fee” tacked onto the bill. Still a bargain considering that their suites can cost $300+ for a one night stay.
However . . .
Skamania’s swimming pool and outdoor hot tubs were unfortunately out of commission, which was kind of a bummer as my husband and I were looking forward to a nice soak. So when it came time to check out, I politely asked the employee if there was any way we could not pay the fee as the amenities hadn’t been available. He immediately said “yes” and knocked $72 off our bill.
Just like that, he was just waiting for us to ask.
This reminded me of when I flew to Nebraska for my aunt’s memorial service last March and United Airlines briefly lost my suitcase . I knew that the airline was liable for expenses related to the loss, so I asked the employee for reimbursement while I already talking to him about the suitcase. He wasn’t as immediate with his response, but a quick moment with his manager rectified the situation. They offered me $5o through PayPal for my inconvenience, plus additional money (up to $3800) to replace my belongings had they not able to find the suitcase. Luckily it was located that night and promptly delivered to my hotel.
I still got $50 for the inconvenience.
By the way, you can read about your rights for lost and delayed luggage HERE.
What’s the connection? I asked for the discount. I didn’t have to go into angry demand mode or make a scene. I nicely and politely spoke up. There was no downside in asking, as the worst they could say was “no.” I certainly had to work my nerve up a little bit, but that’s okay as there’s no harm in feeling nervous.
I feel completely justified with both situations, as neither were small businesses, (I’m looking at you, United Airlines!) and I’m $122 richer because I spoke up. Do you speak up?
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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I took the shopping list I’d been working on for a week and braved Winco after dark. (Mind you, sunset was only 4:46 P.M. today.) I bought a few items from the bulk bins, as well as a number of ingredients to restock my pantry. Winco is so cheap, I wish everyone had access to one. I bought:
• Sour cream
• Cottage cheese
• Lemon juice
• Bulk medjool dates for snacking
• Spinach
• Bulk nutmeg
• 3.28 pounds of white Northern beans
• Ginger root
• 2-pound bag of carrots
• Avocado salsa
• 2 boxes of grits.
• 4.02 pounds of bulk corn meal
• 3-pound bag of onions
• 3 apples
• 2 boxes of Tetley tea
• 2 tubs of Fage Greek yogurts
• 2.85 pounds of bulk oatmeal
• Biggest bag of Juantonio’s tortilla chips
Total was $54.02
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I found a ten-dollar bill under my minivan and then a nickel and two pennies at Winco. The $10 was confusing, as there’s a 1.2% chance that it came out of my own purse. I wasn’t missing any money and I wasn’t parked at home, so I’m going to going to add it to my 2025 Found Change Challenge.
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I picked up an armload of shampoos and conditioners from Dollar Tree, which should last us six months or so.
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• I stopped by my father’s house and trimmed the back of my step mother’s hair, as she’d cut it herself but was unable to reach the back.
• I didn’t buy eggs at Winco, as they’re a couple dollars less per dozen at Trader Joe’s.
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I didn’t buy a vulgar gold-plated apartment in the sky.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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My husband booked a two night stay at Skamania Lodge by taking advantage of a Black Friday offer that inflated our credit card airline points. (This was my birthday gift.) Two nights in a luxury suite was just $90, complete with an in-room fireplace and a vista to beat all other views. It would easy to adopt the mindset of “we got such a deal, let’s splurge a little” to justify other spending, but that’s not how I roll.
Frugal challenge activated!
I started by scouring their website, as well as poring through reviews on Travelocity.com. I learned that their pricey in house restaurants had spotty reviews, despite being pricey. This didn’t surprise me as there seems to be an inverse relationship between “the better the view, the worse the dining experience.” Is this universally true? Of course not, but I’m always looking for a reason to break out my honed can-I-spend-less? skills.
This was the view from our room:

I learned that Skamania will put a microwave in your room for free and there’d be a Keurig coffee pot for our personal use. Armed with this knowledge, I packed three ready made Trader Joe’s meals plus some extra snacks like a wedge of Jarlsberg cheese that I’d received as a Chanukah present. I didn’t feel bad about holing up in the room, as it was damned cozy in front of the fireplace.
I also brought reusable water bottles and dish ware, plus my beloved Tetley tea bags. I don’t trust that hotel mugs get properly washed and not just wiped out.

At this point, you may be thinking that I’ve crossed a line into miserly territory and frankly I wouldn’t blame you. Luckily I’d also researched the best places to eat outside of the resort which led me to a nearby taco food cart. I’d rather treat myself to a plate of $10.50 tacos instead the $19 lodge version. Sure, we dined à la minivan, but the view of the Columbia river was just as stunning.

My husband and I enjoyed a nice long walk along the river, even though the wind was bitingly cold. I’d somehow forgotten to pack a winter hat, but I remembered that my purse contained two clean bandanas, which I fashioned into hats for the two of us. Sure, we looked goofy, but we were the only idiots to brave the windy weather and were wholly unobserved.

We wanted some munchies beyond the frozen Trader Joe’s meals, so we popped into the locally owned grocery store and assembled a basket of low cost food. Whole wheat bagels, bananas, onion and chive cream cheese, oatmeal cookies, cut mixed fruit, apples and milk for the coffees. $21.

There was no deprivation.

My husband had the forethought to bring an HDMI cord to connect his laptop to the in room TV, which allowed us to access our streaming services. We also played multiple rounds of gin rummy in front of the fireplace.
Last but not least, we also spent a bit on tips — $1o for housekeeping and a $5 bill for the guy who carried the microwave to our fourth floor room.
It would have been easy to let the low cost of booking the suite rationalize spending out, but I’m able to have just as much fun, (if not more so) by flexing my frugal muscles.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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I celebrated my birthday and as is my family’s custom, we marked the occasion with experiences instead of things. I’ve coined these our “Birthday Days of Adventures,” and they’re greatly anticipated by my husband and kids. (At least I think so, if you know otherwise please don’t burst my bubble.) I kid, I kid — they’re always fun! My birthday is the hardest to plan as it falls at the beginning of January and inevitably confirms the stereotype of “it’s always raining in Oregon,” which is based on both fact and also . . . truth.
There’s a reason why this T-shirt* was popular in the 1970s.
Where was I? Oh yeah . . . my birthday!
Here’s how we celebrated:
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Our first stop was The Heist Food Carts, which is a newly opened food cart pod with actual brick and mortar indoor seating. With twenty food carts, I knew there’d be something for everyone’s individual tastes. The indoor area is built in an old bank, hence the “heist” pun. They lean into the banking theme with safety deposit box wall sculptures, a walk-in bank vault play area and the above penny floor. It’s super cute!
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Our second stop was the Goodwill around the corner, where I told everyone to pick something for themselves. I picked this brass $9.99 banker’s lamp, which matches a vintage floor lamp we already own.

My son chose this $14.99 enormous “mango wood” coffee table, which sells for over $400 and should be easy enough for him to resell at a profit. It looked brand new and even had the original paperwork, which is how he was able to look it up.

My husband didn’t find anything to buy.
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Our next stop was all the way to Oregon City to visit the Oregon City Municipal Elevator, which is a quirky historic destination. Originally built in 1915, it features a circular upper observation deck, which gives it a UFO aesthetic. I imagine the views are better when it’s not pouring rain, but it was still a fun excursion.
It’s free to ride, which is a plus.
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Next on our itinerary was a stop at Starbucks for a free birthday drink, which I had them split into two cups. One for my son and one to share with my husband. Yes, I am cheap, my money has better things to do.

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We then hit one more Goodwill on our way home and although my husband and I didn’t find anything worth buying, our son grabbed a 99¢ OXO Good Grips can opener. Not as exciting as the coffee table, but a quality item at a bargain price, since they normally sell for $16.99.
These may not seem like “adventures” to most people, but I cannot overstate how rainy it was and how easy to please my family is.
The evening consisted of a homemade meal that my husband had prepped that morning, (salmon, rice and asparagus) and an amazing homemade gluten-free carrot cake for dessert. Our daughter was able to join us for dinner and I was very happy to have the gang all together. Lastly we all cozied up and watched Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl on Netflix, which was perfect as there’s nothing better than a day spent with people (and animated characters) you love.
Experiences, not things.**
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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** Yes, the lamp is a “thing,” must you be so literal? 😉
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I finally watched Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy on Netflix, which was riveting as I’ve been preaching about overmanufacture of consumer goods on this blog since 2008. This surprisingly entertaining documentary focuses on how companies such as Amazon, Apple and fast fashion corporations manipulate consumers into overbuying to the detriment to our planet, finances and homes.
The documentary was a perfect reminder to the why behind why I choose to only buy used and have done so since 2007. Statistics such as how “13 million phones are thrown out every single day” reinforced my resolve to keep my second hand iPhone 8 going as long as possible, which only got upgraded after I fried my iPhone6 by dropping it into the toilet.
Needless consumerism is an environmental catastrophe that’s often invisible to the western world, as we have the luxury of having our discarded, recycled and donated items items sent “away.” Of course there is no “away,” only “out of sight.” The film’s footage of massive piles of soggy forgotten clothing and mountains of toxic electronic waste hammer in this point quite succinctly. Of course this is happening on foreign lands, as we wouldn’t want to harm our own western vistas!
Everything you’ve ever owned still exists. Somewhere.
The main takeaway is that Amazon is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad manipulative company and that most large corporations are mirroring their business practices.
Very few of us need more stuff and if we do, we can find what we want and need without resorting to buying new. Thrift stores, Buy Nothing groups, eBay and other online used marketplaces can scratch that itch.
Buy less, buy used, maybe just don’t buy at all. Good film.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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I’ve been researching inexpensive restaurants away from the schwanky lodge where my husband and I will be vacationing next week. There’s a nearby Mexican food cart that’s sure to be a hit, plus we’ll bring snacks and microwavable food from home. No reason to spend hundred of dollars on overpriced food in conjunction with a bargain (used credit card points) mini-vacation.
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I got a promo code for a free month of Paramount+ in my inbox and forwarded it to my sister, as we don’t need it. (Currently getting two $1.99/month until March.) I hate for things to go to waste!
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I set up the robo-vacuum in my living room, which I usually clean with a standard upright vacuum. It pushed a mysterious ten-dollar bill out from under the couch, which I claimed as a housekeeping tip. Do the work, claim the bounty! To the victor go the spoils?
Either way, it’s my ten dollars now!
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I got a $10-off-$50 Winco Foods coupon for “New Resident” in the mail, but will make sure to read the small print to not repeat my spend $125-get-a-free-turkey debacle from a few months ago.
I just looked and it’s effective until January 31st, so I have a nice wide window to use the coupon!
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I didn’t buy a vulgar gold-plated apartment in the sky.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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My neighbor’s family is off on vacation, but first texted to ask if I wanted her produce. You know my answer was in the affirmative, so she walked them right on over. I’ve already used some of the leek and tomatoes in a breakfast scramble and will assemble a vegetable heavy curry stir fry for tonight’s dinner.
Can you imagine if everyone shared their food so it wouldn’t go to waste?
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I cooked up a big pot of black eyed pea soup for New Year’s Eve, which was tremendously frugal as the peas were free from my friend Lise and the only other ingredients were plain ol’ chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, spinach and various herbs and spices. So cheap!
The celery and carrots were on their last legs, so I chopped, sautéed and froze the extra for later use. I now have pre-prepped mirepoix (ooh . . .fancy!) for future use, which is a favor to my future self.

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I use a Mossery brand planner for my date book/journal and figured out a couple years ago that it’s cheaper to buy a blank notebook and write the calendar pages into it instead of buying a preprinted date book. This way I get almost a year and a half from each book instead of a single year. Yes, it’s a bit of effort, but it’s the kind of thing I can do while watching TV and the time is going to pass either way, so I might as well be productive with it. Apparently I stopped at 2025, so I spent a bit of time adding more calendar graphics to my book.
I like the Mossery brand as you keep the hardback outer cover and replace the inner pages, instead of buying an entirely new book each year. Plus, there’s an adorable local store near me that sells paper goods, so I’m able to support a small business instead of that Schmeff Schmezos guy.
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I’m still sick, so I haven’t actually left the house since Friday. Except for taking out the garbage and my research had indicated that this doesn’t fall under the legal definition of “leaving the house.”
Here’s my new slogan:
“Go nowhere and do nothing — it’s the most frugal lifestyle!”
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I didn’t buy a vulgar gold-plated apartment in the sky.
Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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2024 might’ve been a crappy year for a variety of reasons, but it was definitely a spectacular year for trash/curb picking here in Portland, Oregon! There was so much stuff put out, that I even began carrying a reusable bag with me on my evening summer walks. You know . . . for “inventory.”
In no particular order, let me present to you a small percentage of my curbed treasures from the dumpster fire that was 2024!
I carried a couple items home from this neighborhood free pile:

Specifically this framed Patrick Nagel poster, which I cleaned up and sold for $65 to a very enthusiastic dude.

I passed by this $270 Ikea desk chair while out on my evening constitutional, so I drove back to grab it. Sure, it featured a mysterious blue stain, but it was nothing my upholstery shampooer couldn’t reverse.

It quickly sold for $60, which was a bargain for the buyer and free money for me!

I brought home a bizarre number of chairs to resell. Like this pair of Article “Svelti” dining room chairs, which normally sell for $69 apiece. I wiped them down and got $6o for them.

This faux midcentury armchair set saw the business side of my upholstery cleaner and netted me a tidy $75 profit. Within hours of listing them!

I grabbed this filthy patio table after a neighborhood’s garage sale and brought it home for a luxury spa treatment. It immediately sold for $50, which is a sign that I underpriced it. Again, a bargain for the buyer and free money for me!

Here’s the “after,” so you can appreciate the transformation. I did have to do a small repair, but it was nothing that a bit of wood glue and a clamp couldn’t take care of.
P.S. The outdoor coffee table in the background was also a curb find and I flipped it for $20.

Not everything that I bring home is destined for resale. This huge red flowerpot was a definite keeper!

It cleaned up so nicely and looked fantastic once I filled it with propagated fuzzy bunny and purple heart plants.

Of course it doesn’t hold a candle to the ceramic chicken planter that I brought home and filled with hen an chick plants as a Mother’s Day gift! And yes, I also nabbed the other two planters.

Lest you think that every item I bring home is a slam dunk, I present you this trio of expensive Rejuvenation Lighting fixtures that I’ve mysteriously been unable to unload. (I wrote about them in this blog post.) Perhaps the style is outdated, as they’re still in my house awaiting their new owner.

The under the bleacher action this day was out of this world! I brought home the new looking water bottle on the right, plus the nasty looking knit cap to the left.

It cleaned up perfectly and went home with someone from my Buy Nothing group.

Of course I saved the best for last, which is this pair of dumpster adjacent chairs, which I quickly loaded into the back of my car without a moment’s hesitation. I sold the midcentury chair for $50 and am holding onto the Mission oak armchair for myself. It does need to have the cushioning redone, but the wood and leather are in otherwise excellent condition. It’s perfect for my 1914 Craftsman house and will live in infamy as my best trash picked find of 2024!

Katy Wolk-Stanley
“Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”
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